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YY03 VRR

2003 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,628 mi
Last recorded88,628 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VRR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,628 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 88,628 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,387 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 68,924 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,590 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 46,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,097 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,061 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment lamp staying on

signs of n/s rear tyre fouling on plastic inner wheelarch

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YY03 VRR is a 2003 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 VRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY03 VRR registered?

YY03 VRR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is YY03 VRR safe to buy?

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